Automotive Technology (A.A.S.)

Certified

This program has an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified instructor who prepares students to become ASE certified. The test is offered each spring on the College campus at the conclusion of the program. ASE certification is often a requirement for new hires in major auto dealerships.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology will provide students with the skills necessary to open his or her own automotive repair business or for employment in the field of auto mechanics. Repair, service, maintenance, and retail/wholesale parts businesses comprise the automotive industry, which has a projected higher than average growth market in Montana.

What You Will Learn

At the conclusion of this program students will be able to:

Test parts and systems to ensure that they are working properly

Identify mechanical problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment